We're getting a new family member!!

Yes, I have, although it's been a quite a few years since I've done so. I hope the adoption goes through without a hitch, so that you can take Turbo home where he belongs! Good luck!

Thats really exciting news!! I love dogs and have three of my own! Turbo sounds like a lot of fun and it is really good that you are adopting him from a shelter! How does it work for you guys over there in the US with the licence? Over here in the UK, we buy a dog and just take them home so we don't have to have anything to say he is ours as such. Of course a responsible pet owner registers their pets with a vet and goes for injections and keeps them up yearly and they get them chipped which means they can be tracked if found by the chip telling them who the owner is; is it similiar to the chip having a licence?

Awwww Turbo's an awesome looking dog! I'm sure it'll work out great and you'll have him home soon Your house will be really busy with a puppy in the mix! Yes, I've adopted two dogs now from the same rescue. I got Charlie, my dachshund, in May 2011. He was found running the streets, was underweight and had anxiety issues. I saw his photo on the rescue's website and I swear his eyes just reached right into my heart, like "I really need you." I had gone 7 years without a dog in the house and hadn't felt ready to get another one... until I saw Charlie He's doing really well, too! Still has some anxiety but probably always will... and that's ok... he's got all the love he can handle now LOL This March, I got an email from one of the admins at the rescue asking if there was any chance I'd be interested in a playmate for Charlie. I hadn't even been looking but they had a mini-dachshund named Lucy who was an owner surrender (they had no time for her, they said). I asked a ton of questions and was thinking that, yes, it might be time to get another. Then, they sent me her photo and my heart melted again! LOL She's a dapple dachshund (which people also call a merle) so she isn't the usual brown or black and tan. People see her and ask me what kind of dog she is because her coloring is rather unexpected. She's a bundle of joy -- and energy! She eats as much as Charlie and she's only 9.6 pounds. I didn't change her name either because it seemed to me that Charlie and Lucy were meant to be (a la Charlie Brown and the Peanuts ). Best of luck on the adoption! It's something I really, really believe in :)) Attaching a photo of my two doing one of their favorite things lately ;)

He looks so happy and friendly and I am sure that he will receive both love and care in your home. Dogs can teach so much to children can't they? No, I've never adopted a pet from a shelter but we had around eight dogs on the farm and one of them was the house dog - mine - usually a german shepherd. I think he may have a bit of retriever in him. I was thinking a bit of labrador but hs ace is too pointed. He is so special and may he be around for years to come. I suggest that you take out pet insurance thoughFriends tell me that it is worth it.

I know you're doing the right thing to adopt from a shelter! We are going to adopt a dog, but we have to wait a while. We have allergies so we will wait for a hypoallergenic dog. We're planning to adopt a female (unless we really fall in love with a male) :) From all I have seen recently about how full shelters are and how loving dogs from shelters usually are, I think this is the way to go for us too. We will probably have to wait longer to find the right one because of the hypoallergenic factor, but I'm sure the wait will be worth it. Very best of luck with your new dog, Turbo!

Thats great !!1 Ive had my tootsie for 12 years now. i love having her here. I hope you have many years with your new pet...

I have gotten both cats I have ever owned from people I knew. I have never gone to a shelter, but it sounds like a good route to go when looking for a pet. I hope that Turbo will be ok around your cats and that the transition into your house goes smoothly.

Turbo is such a cute fella! We have adopted from our local animal shelter. Sandy is a part of our family. She certainly keeps us busy. Good luck with all of your plans and bless you for adopting!

Hi Kats! Wow, I am sure the whole family is now excited to have your new member. I sure love dogs, they are so charming and loving. I got three in the house so I think I could not afford to add one more. I wish I could.